About
F. Brobson Lutz, Jr., MD grew up in Athens, Alabama and went on to earn his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University. He graduated from Tulane University Medical School and completed his postgraduate training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Dr. Lutz specializes in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases, treating adults for conditions ranging from sinus infections and respiratory illnesses to chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and high cholesterol.
Dr. Lutz spent thirteen years as the New Orleans Director of Health, a role that deepened his understanding of community health on a broad scale. He served as Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners of the Orleans Parish Communications District and continues as a Board Member. A familiar face on WVUE Fox 8 Morning News, he shares health insights regularly with a regional audience. He also contributes health articles to New Orleans Magazine. Outside medicine, Dr. Lutz pursues literature, travel, regional cuisines, urban gardening, raising chickens, and beekeeping.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Vanderbilt University
Medical School
Tulane University Medical School
Residency
Charity Hospital (postgraduate training)
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Lutz right for?
Dr. Lutz is a strong fit for adults who want a primary care physician with deep roots in New Orleans medicine. Patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, or high cholesterol benefit from his internist training and broad clinical experience. His infectious disease background makes him especially well-suited for patients dealing with complex or recurring infections. Adults who value a physician involved in the broader health community will find his public health background an added asset.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Lutz treats a wide range of adult conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, joint conditions, lung disease, respiratory illnesses, sleep disorders, infectious diseases, and sinus infections. He serves as each patient's primary care physician and coordinates specialist referrals for conditions requiring additional expertise.
Yes. Dr. Lutz holds dual specialties in Internal Medicine and Infectious Diseases. He brings that background to everyday primary care, making him well-equipped to evaluate and manage infections alongside chronic conditions.
Dr. Lutz earned his undergraduate degree at Vanderbilt University and his medical degree at Tulane University Medical School. He completed his postgraduate training at Charity Hospital in New Orleans.
Dr. Lutz served as the New Orleans Director of Health for thirteen years. He also served as Vice Chair of the Board of Commissioners of the Orleans Parish Communications District and continues to serve as a Board Member there.
Yes. Dr. Lutz maintains hospital affiliations and oversees members' care during hospitalizations. His internist training includes hospital-based care, which benefits members who need inpatient treatment.
Yes. Dr. Lutz makes himself available to members beyond standard office hours. This added accessibility is especially valuable for patients managing chronic conditions or facing urgent health concerns.
Dr. Lutz focuses on adults and adolescents over the age of 18. His training in internal medicine centers on the acute and chronic diseases most commonly seen in adult patients.
Yes. Dr. Lutz is a regular guest on WVUE Fox 8 Morning News and contributes health articles to New Orleans Magazine. He brings that same commitment to health education into his patient relationships.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026